In Praise of the Sketch
3 Quarks Daily • 2/22/2026
Summary
The article titled "In Praise of the Sketch" by Priya Malhotra discusses the appreciation of various art forms, including paintings, music, films, and designed objects. It highlights how people often extol the brilliance, genius, and evocativeness of these creations but rarely inquire about the sketch or preliminary ideas behind them.
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